The economy is failing--or has it failed? Unemployment is @ an all time high. I'm not stating anything all 2 of my readers don't already know. Here in CA our state budget is going through *major* cuts. Where do the cuts take place? Public services, of course.
Local public schools have no summer school this summer. Local parks have had to cut summer activities & sports programs. Social services programs (welfare) have been drastically cut when many people currently need them the *most*!
What did we do before public programs? We handled things *privately*. Churches were the main source of resources for hungry & down trodden, hard on their luck people.
Somewhere along the line we dropped the ball & the government took over. We began to out source & *refer* those in need to the government. Guess what!?! The government isn't going to get credit anymore!
It's time to go back to our roots, church. It is US that have been instructed to feed the poor, the hungry, to care of orphans & widows. The opportunity we've been wanting is NOW!
Our local park, a publicly funded park, recently allowed us to hold our Vacation Bible School on their park property.. UNheard of! They even kept their offices open later than scheduled just so we could have it. Why? They had nothing else to offer the children this summer because their park program had been so reduced.
When the government no longer has the resources it's time for US to step up to the plate. What will we offer? Will we share? or horde? it's time to stock up on church food pantries. Time to reach out to youth that have no where to go & nothing to do this summer, or after school. Time to deliver some blankets, tents, water bottles, socks & food to the increasing number of homeless.
I believe the faces you see @ church are about to change. Yes, plenty of people come to Christ in hard times cause it's *convenient*...but how many of us came to Christ, initially because of what HE could do for US? right? We wanted to be *saved*. The person sitting next to you in the pew may no longer be so clean cut & freshly showered. The lost, the lonely, the broken & the needy are looking for answers and government programs no longer have them.
Are you ready church? Are you willing church? Are WE ready to step out of our comfort zones? Out of our comfortable homes. Are we ready & willing to start LIVING what we're preaching? Willing to *live* what we believe?
If so---I firmly believe revival will happen. If we can be brave enough to step out, reach out, in the name of love, which is the name of God! NOW is the time church. Forget what has been *said* from the pulpit, words may no longer be necessary. Time to put our $$$, our time, our own resources, where our mouth has been for decades now.
I don't know about you but *I* am so excited. It's time for the church to stand up & be taken seriously. We've already been *heard, it's time to be SEEN!
It's time to work together, as one body. Pull our resources & energy & yes, $$$$ if you have it. If we all share what we do have, then no one should go hungry. Be creative. Maybe you can start an after school tutoring program. Or like we did, VBS @ the park this year. Start making those connections, building those relationships.
Mat 25:34
"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world.
Mat 25:35
For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in,
Mat 25:36
I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.'
Mat 25:37
"Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink?
Mat 25:38
When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you?
Mat 25:39
When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?'
Mat 25:40
"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
Friday, July 17, 2009
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Are you *buying* trash?
We produce so much trash but I try to follow those 3 annoying R's, right? Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!
Then I heard or read something somewhere about the trash we produce. It dawned on me about the TRASH I actually pay $$$ for & BUY! Disposable *anything* is simply buying TRASH!
Those disposable wipes? Disposable baby wipes. Paper plates. Disposable diapers...the list can go on & on. These are purchases where the product is specifically made to throw in the TRASH!
I can understand for extreme cases of necessary sanitation. For the everyday, average healthy person, some vinegar & a washcloth can suffice for a disinfectant. Along w/ my cloth diaper use, I can use a wash cloth for cleaning baby & simply toss in the diaper bucket. Don't get me started on how simple it really is to use cloth diapers either!
Once you see it as buying trash, it may change your perspective on what you are willing to spend your $$$ on, don't you think?
Then I heard or read something somewhere about the trash we produce. It dawned on me about the TRASH I actually pay $$$ for & BUY! Disposable *anything* is simply buying TRASH!
Those disposable wipes? Disposable baby wipes. Paper plates. Disposable diapers...the list can go on & on. These are purchases where the product is specifically made to throw in the TRASH!
I can understand for extreme cases of necessary sanitation. For the everyday, average healthy person, some vinegar & a washcloth can suffice for a disinfectant. Along w/ my cloth diaper use, I can use a wash cloth for cleaning baby & simply toss in the diaper bucket. Don't get me started on how simple it really is to use cloth diapers either!
Once you see it as buying trash, it may change your perspective on what you are willing to spend your $$$ on, don't you think?
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
SuperWoman
Those are quite a pair of shoes to fill, if you ask me! But I have been hearing it a lot lately....Why exactly, I'm not sure.
Cause I have 4 children now? (the youngest being a mere 3 mos old)
Because I spoke @ the womens retreat? I mean, really, it's just sitting there. lol
Because they think *I* put it *all* together? helloooo? I had a TEAM!
Because somehow I appear to *have it all together* @ any given moment? Let's get REAL!!! ;-)
I've aired enough dirty laundry on here to last for decades. I see no need to do that now.
The reality IS: all I am or appear to be, all I have or appear to *have* is simply because of Christ who lives within me. Nothing more, nothing less. I truly believe, if I have accomplished anything, it is only because of Christ within me that has given me gifts & talents and/or has equipped me w/ the tools necessary to appear to have accomplished something.
Even something like running. It is God who has blessed me w/ the health & legs to run. I can choose to sit on my *bigger side*....& many days I do, if truth be told. It won't make me a better runner if I do though.
Other days I *know* I don't want to take anything for granted. So...I put on my running shoes. I speak because God gives me words & I believe there is a limited window of opportunity for sharing @ times.
I feel passionate & excited for my future (regardless of present circumstances) because I believe in a God that desires growth, perseverance in hard times & praise in good times. And I believe in this God because he is the only truth I have known in my life. He is the only 'thing' that has never let me down.
SuperWoman! hmph! :)
Jam 1:17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
Cause I have 4 children now? (the youngest being a mere 3 mos old)
Because I spoke @ the womens retreat? I mean, really, it's just sitting there. lol
Because they think *I* put it *all* together? helloooo? I had a TEAM!
Because somehow I appear to *have it all together* @ any given moment? Let's get REAL!!! ;-)
I've aired enough dirty laundry on here to last for decades. I see no need to do that now.
The reality IS: all I am or appear to be, all I have or appear to *have* is simply because of Christ who lives within me. Nothing more, nothing less. I truly believe, if I have accomplished anything, it is only because of Christ within me that has given me gifts & talents and/or has equipped me w/ the tools necessary to appear to have accomplished something.
Even something like running. It is God who has blessed me w/ the health & legs to run. I can choose to sit on my *bigger side*....& many days I do, if truth be told. It won't make me a better runner if I do though.
Other days I *know* I don't want to take anything for granted. So...I put on my running shoes. I speak because God gives me words & I believe there is a limited window of opportunity for sharing @ times.
I feel passionate & excited for my future (regardless of present circumstances) because I believe in a God that desires growth, perseverance in hard times & praise in good times. And I believe in this God because he is the only truth I have known in my life. He is the only 'thing' that has never let me down.
SuperWoman! hmph! :)
Jam 1:17
Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.
Monday, June 29, 2009
Good Morning ER!
DH & I went out to run an early morning errand. While we were out SIL called to tell us FIL** was in the ER because he woke up vomitting bile then blood!!!!! We got there as soon as we could.
Getting accurate info is always hard & minute by minute. Oldest sil was trying to keep everything censored & under control too. Some family members did not want other family members to know certain things because they thought they would be too upset. One of FIL sisters? nieces? (can't remember relation) almost passed out @ one point over some news. :(
FIL was not in any pain & said he felt rather fine.
BUT the initial reaction by the ER doc (s?) was that things were very grave & DH said that doc made it very clear that FIL would not make it past 48 hours!! They needed to find the source of the bleeding & they wanted to do an endoscopy? putt a camera down his throat BUT they said that procedure alone could kill him!!! ???Everyone was so upset & emotional.
He was scheduled to have his first chemo treatment tomorrow. The ER doc made some sort of statement to DH & oldest sil like: you didn't really think the treatment was really going to do anything, did you? He vomitted more blood while he was there..the docs suggested DH & sil start calling all the family together.
It was SUCH a deja vu of my mom. I remember she went into the ER @ one point but was totally non-responsive & I remember thinking that was the end...once they admitted her she suddenly was alert & much better but it did turn out to be the beginning of the *end*. kwim?
So it's up & down w/ info & emotional drama. I felt semi-useful in the sense of trying to be a comforter, support, encourager & listening ear or shoulder to cry on for the 2 younger sil......
Then general practitioner/family doc came in & the tone changed....confusing, but he seemed much calmer about the whole thing & had an attitude of it not being so serious or grave. They still needed to stop the bleeding & find the source....but he said something that implied FIL could possibly go home tonight. I finally went home w/ baby & took my little niece too.
DH finally called & the endoscopy revealed the source was a stomach ulcer...not life threatening. But now they are still working on getting it to stop...fil recieved a blood transfusion while he was there. & the plan is that he is going to be admitted for the night @ least..........we're still unsure if he is going to receive tomorrows chemotherapy treatment or not.
EXHAUSTING!!!!
**FIL was diagnosed w/ liver cancer a few weeks ago & was/is scheduled for his first chemotherapy treatment tomorrow. The treatment itself is life threatening because of where the tumor is located. The treatment could cause liver failure.**
Getting accurate info is always hard & minute by minute. Oldest sil was trying to keep everything censored & under control too. Some family members did not want other family members to know certain things because they thought they would be too upset. One of FIL sisters? nieces? (can't remember relation) almost passed out @ one point over some news. :(
FIL was not in any pain & said he felt rather fine.
BUT the initial reaction by the ER doc (s?) was that things were very grave & DH said that doc made it very clear that FIL would not make it past 48 hours!! They needed to find the source of the bleeding & they wanted to do an endoscopy? putt a camera down his throat BUT they said that procedure alone could kill him!!! ???Everyone was so upset & emotional.
He was scheduled to have his first chemo treatment tomorrow. The ER doc made some sort of statement to DH & oldest sil like: you didn't really think the treatment was really going to do anything, did you? He vomitted more blood while he was there..the docs suggested DH & sil start calling all the family together.
It was SUCH a deja vu of my mom. I remember she went into the ER @ one point but was totally non-responsive & I remember thinking that was the end...once they admitted her she suddenly was alert & much better but it did turn out to be the beginning of the *end*. kwim?
So it's up & down w/ info & emotional drama. I felt semi-useful in the sense of trying to be a comforter, support, encourager & listening ear or shoulder to cry on for the 2 younger sil......
Then general practitioner/family doc came in & the tone changed....confusing, but he seemed much calmer about the whole thing & had an attitude of it not being so serious or grave. They still needed to stop the bleeding & find the source....but he said something that implied FIL could possibly go home tonight. I finally went home w/ baby & took my little niece too.
DH finally called & the endoscopy revealed the source was a stomach ulcer...not life threatening. But now they are still working on getting it to stop...fil recieved a blood transfusion while he was there. & the plan is that he is going to be admitted for the night @ least..........we're still unsure if he is going to receive tomorrows chemotherapy treatment or not.
EXHAUSTING!!!!
**FIL was diagnosed w/ liver cancer a few weeks ago & was/is scheduled for his first chemotherapy treatment tomorrow. The treatment itself is life threatening because of where the tumor is located. The treatment could cause liver failure.**
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Sammy boy!
Almost double digits!!
He turned 9 yo today! I can never believe it. He is such a sweet boy. Sensitive & all boy! We went to Disneyland to celebrate of course! ;-) He was able to get a free giftcard from Disney & he bought this spinning light up toy thing & a Yoda back pack! He was so careful & choosey about what he wanted.
He wanted to get *me* something...but I insisted that it was HIS day & to use his card on himself. Anyway, I told him, when it's dad's birthday, dad can split his free gift card w/ me. lol I will end up being the only one in our family who did not get a free disney gift card for their birthday---it was a block out day. Boo! :-(
We waited until later afternoon to go...hoping to avoid the majority of the crowds these days. It paid off. It wasn't empty but there was room to move. lol We went on Pirates, as usual & the line was only 10-15 min. Then we sat & waited for Fantasmic. We were there 3 hours early, but you need to be to get a seat--on the ground. lol But while I sat, DH took the middle-not-so-littles to finish *shopping* w/ S's gift card. They came back w/ ice creams...yyyuuuummmm.
Big brother then took them to the Tarzan tree house for awhile. So the wait wasn't so bad for them. After the Fantasmic show, we stayed put for a pretty swell view of the fireworks. The middles had not seen Fantasmic, @ least not that they could remember. There was quite a funny moment when Bird got the spinner toy twisted & stuck in her hair....just as the tag cautioned could happen.
I'd like to go back again in an evening & let them see the Electrical Parade...they've never seen that either.
He's turned into such an easy going boy. A gentle spirit that is eager to please. He's really learned to hear & recognize God's voice too.
He's started city baseball again & he LOVES it. I'm glad he does cause I would have no patience for it otherwise. lol It takes up a lot of our summer time. He loves the practices & the games. He almost talks non-stop about them afterward. He says he has so much fun! I'm glad. Lately he's also been saying how he just feels so much *joy* in his heart! :-D I told him he was being blessed w/ the joy of the Lord, he agreed.
I am SO blessed to be his mom!
He turned 9 yo today! I can never believe it. He is such a sweet boy. Sensitive & all boy! We went to Disneyland to celebrate of course! ;-) He was able to get a free giftcard from Disney & he bought this spinning light up toy thing & a Yoda back pack! He was so careful & choosey about what he wanted.
He wanted to get *me* something...but I insisted that it was HIS day & to use his card on himself. Anyway, I told him, when it's dad's birthday, dad can split his free gift card w/ me. lol I will end up being the only one in our family who did not get a free disney gift card for their birthday---it was a block out day. Boo! :-(
We waited until later afternoon to go...hoping to avoid the majority of the crowds these days. It paid off. It wasn't empty but there was room to move. lol We went on Pirates, as usual & the line was only 10-15 min. Then we sat & waited for Fantasmic. We were there 3 hours early, but you need to be to get a seat--on the ground. lol But while I sat, DH took the middle-not-so-littles to finish *shopping* w/ S's gift card. They came back w/ ice creams...yyyuuuummmm.
Big brother then took them to the Tarzan tree house for awhile. So the wait wasn't so bad for them. After the Fantasmic show, we stayed put for a pretty swell view of the fireworks. The middles had not seen Fantasmic, @ least not that they could remember. There was quite a funny moment when Bird got the spinner toy twisted & stuck in her hair....just as the tag cautioned could happen.
I'd like to go back again in an evening & let them see the Electrical Parade...they've never seen that either.
He's turned into such an easy going boy. A gentle spirit that is eager to please. He's really learned to hear & recognize God's voice too.
He's started city baseball again & he LOVES it. I'm glad he does cause I would have no patience for it otherwise. lol It takes up a lot of our summer time. He loves the practices & the games. He almost talks non-stop about them afterward. He says he has so much fun! I'm glad. Lately he's also been saying how he just feels so much *joy* in his heart! :-D I told him he was being blessed w/ the joy of the Lord, he agreed.
I am SO blessed to be his mom!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
the Bird's day!
Thursday is Birdy's 7th birthday! Wow! (& one week later is S's) Our D-land passes are blocked out for her birthday so we decided to go today. It was crowded but it was ok.
But man...getting out of the house is so NOT streamlined these days! Between packing a bit of a diaper bag after searching all over for the back pack one, snacks, finding keys, the baby wrap, a sweater in case it gets chilly, a water bottle, grabbing my make-up to put on in the car, nursing baby one last time, stopping @ the store on the way for extra snacks cause no one packed any after all, then having to drive back home cause Bird had a hole in her pants....sheesh!
It's summer time so it was packed. Not so bad but still. Bird wanted to go on Splash Mountain. She hasn't had a chance to go on it for awhile since it had been cold last season. It was certainly hot enough yesterday. S does not like that ride, it doesn't have seatbelts you know! lol
We decided that the next time we go: 1) we will NOT go during peak time ie: middle of the day, we will go in the evening so we can see the new Fantasmic show, the fireworks & the Electrical Parade & 2) we won't bring the stroller. Baby prefers arms anyway & when it's crowded, it's hard w/ a stroller.
We will prolly go back next week for S's birthday. & we are going to renew our passes. So Cal residents can now pay monthly. SO that's really cool.
For her actual birthday...I'm just not sure...I know she wants an ice cream maker...since Christmas, but they don't sell them during winter. Go figure! I like to *make* her something but she doesn't seem to excited about that....not sure if I'll have time anyway....sigh.
I thought about inviting a few friends over & just letting them swim in the pool & having cake...but @ the same time...{sigh}
We'll see.....
But man...getting out of the house is so NOT streamlined these days! Between packing a bit of a diaper bag after searching all over for the back pack one, snacks, finding keys, the baby wrap, a sweater in case it gets chilly, a water bottle, grabbing my make-up to put on in the car, nursing baby one last time, stopping @ the store on the way for extra snacks cause no one packed any after all, then having to drive back home cause Bird had a hole in her pants....sheesh!
It's summer time so it was packed. Not so bad but still. Bird wanted to go on Splash Mountain. She hasn't had a chance to go on it for awhile since it had been cold last season. It was certainly hot enough yesterday. S does not like that ride, it doesn't have seatbelts you know! lol
We decided that the next time we go: 1) we will NOT go during peak time ie: middle of the day, we will go in the evening so we can see the new Fantasmic show, the fireworks & the Electrical Parade & 2) we won't bring the stroller. Baby prefers arms anyway & when it's crowded, it's hard w/ a stroller.
We will prolly go back next week for S's birthday. & we are going to renew our passes. So Cal residents can now pay monthly. SO that's really cool.
For her actual birthday...I'm just not sure...I know she wants an ice cream maker...since Christmas, but they don't sell them during winter. Go figure! I like to *make* her something but she doesn't seem to excited about that....not sure if I'll have time anyway....sigh.
I thought about inviting a few friends over & just letting them swim in the pool & having cake...but @ the same time...{sigh}
We'll see.....
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Time to consolidate?
I have these separate blogs---what I call my compartmentalized life...but I'm thinking it may be time to consolidate.
Perhaps it's a sign of my neurosis getting normalized? lol
Or perhaps my split personalities are finally merging into one whole person? (again, a joke!)
I am thinking I may merge my separate blog posts here w/ their tags named after the blog subject they came from...
It will take some time & it won't mean much to anyone. I don't expect anyone to start going through all my *archives* or anything...although they will be able to be found by tagged subject matter.
Anyway, it seems like a good idea, not sure.
Maybe I *am* feeling more whole & less fractured or like who I am really does not have to be separated into different categories, they are one & the same, ALL me.
I think I inspired myself this weekend.
Not even the June Gloom can bring me down! lol
Perhaps it's a sign of my neurosis getting normalized? lol
Or perhaps my split personalities are finally merging into one whole person? (again, a joke!)
I am thinking I may merge my separate blog posts here w/ their tags named after the blog subject they came from...
It will take some time & it won't mean much to anyone. I don't expect anyone to start going through all my *archives* or anything...although they will be able to be found by tagged subject matter.
Anyway, it seems like a good idea, not sure.
Maybe I *am* feeling more whole & less fractured or like who I am really does not have to be separated into different categories, they are one & the same, ALL me.
I think I inspired myself this weekend.
Not even the June Gloom can bring me down! lol
Monday, June 08, 2009
It's happening....
About 10 years ago, or so, I was @ a "Christian women's conference". It was a large event in some sort of arena. As one of the ladies was up there speaking, I had a vision of myself up there & thought: I can do that. Years passed & I forgot all about it.
This past year and a half, I have been assessing & processing what God wants me to do in this life. What my role & place is as a woman of God. I remembered that vision.
I realized it wasn't a mere 'thought', it was a vision, a prophetic vision. I realized it was a picture of something I was supposed to be doing. I am a good public speaker. I had taken that for granted, like most gifts & talents I have. I am supposed to be speaking in front of people...about Christ & what He has meant to me in my life, what He has done, how He has changed me!!!
I've had less than a handful of opportunities this past year to speak but each time has been amazing. I feel the physical power of the Holy Spirit within me. Sometimes I feel shaking & other times I simply feel the power, my words are not my own & it's exciting.
This past weekend was out church's first women's retreat. It was nothing short of amazing. I directed the weekend & spoke. What a rush. It wasn't all peaches & cream, I'm still learning. But it is an amazing blessing to be able to share something you know God wants people to hear. I shared from my heart, some parts painful but it makes it all worth it to know others can relate & in some way may understand God's heart & desires for them as well as His view of them.
I am so humbled by it all. And excited to see how far this is all going to go....Plus the idea that God put this in my mind over a decade ago!!! Craziness! & here we are.
It confirms for me, God's faithfulness to His plans, no matter how long it takes.
This past year and a half, I have been assessing & processing what God wants me to do in this life. What my role & place is as a woman of God. I remembered that vision.
I realized it wasn't a mere 'thought', it was a vision, a prophetic vision. I realized it was a picture of something I was supposed to be doing. I am a good public speaker. I had taken that for granted, like most gifts & talents I have. I am supposed to be speaking in front of people...about Christ & what He has meant to me in my life, what He has done, how He has changed me!!!
I've had less than a handful of opportunities this past year to speak but each time has been amazing. I feel the physical power of the Holy Spirit within me. Sometimes I feel shaking & other times I simply feel the power, my words are not my own & it's exciting.
This past weekend was out church's first women's retreat. It was nothing short of amazing. I directed the weekend & spoke. What a rush. It wasn't all peaches & cream, I'm still learning. But it is an amazing blessing to be able to share something you know God wants people to hear. I shared from my heart, some parts painful but it makes it all worth it to know others can relate & in some way may understand God's heart & desires for them as well as His view of them.
I am so humbled by it all. And excited to see how far this is all going to go....Plus the idea that God put this in my mind over a decade ago!!! Craziness! & here we are.
It confirms for me, God's faithfulness to His plans, no matter how long it takes.
Friday, May 22, 2009
What I've been up to..
*I haven't been running or walking the distances I want, but I do get @ least a mile in, but my *big* clothes that were actually tight are getting looser!!! I *did* run a mile yesterday though!
*Baby has hit a magical moment--taking the pacifier for a bit more than short bursts. {I don't normally use a pacifier on my babes...but it's just for a short time}
*The garden is not completely finished as I have lots of viney plants I need to find space for (30 cucumbers anyone?) Some friends helped spruce up our yard & garden beds & built some raised beds for veggies!
*Also busy planning a Women's Retreat for our church, {I am the new women's ministry leader} which includes learning how to be sensitive & diplomatic w/ a mix of different female personalities on my team.
*Finishing up the school year (SO glad it ends in May!) & get ds situated for summer school. (they allow the highschoolers to take extra classes to get ahead *or* catch up, he's doing both. lol) Plus research & make curriculum choices for next year.
*Dealing w/ 7 lil puppies & all their poo & pee until we can find homes for each of them.
*Staying out of my dad's constant-state-of-drama-life!
*Trying to be cool, calm & collected w/ everything while learning FIL has cancer in his liver & all the uncertainty that brings.
*Then regular day to day life w/ never ending laundry & a permanently full sink of dishes.
ALL on 3 hours of sleep a night! whew!
*Baby has hit a magical moment--taking the pacifier for a bit more than short bursts. {I don't normally use a pacifier on my babes...but it's just for a short time}
*The garden is not completely finished as I have lots of viney plants I need to find space for (30 cucumbers anyone?) Some friends helped spruce up our yard & garden beds & built some raised beds for veggies!
*Also busy planning a Women's Retreat for our church, {I am the new women's ministry leader} which includes learning how to be sensitive & diplomatic w/ a mix of different female personalities on my team.
*Finishing up the school year (SO glad it ends in May!) & get ds situated for summer school. (they allow the highschoolers to take extra classes to get ahead *or* catch up, he's doing both. lol) Plus research & make curriculum choices for next year.
*Dealing w/ 7 lil puppies & all their poo & pee until we can find homes for each of them.
*Staying out of my dad's constant-state-of-drama-life!
*Trying to be cool, calm & collected w/ everything while learning FIL has cancer in his liver & all the uncertainty that brings.
*Then regular day to day life w/ never ending laundry & a permanently full sink of dishes.
ALL on 3 hours of sleep a night! whew!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Crash Course Ministries?
Another car accident this evening, right in front of our home. This is not unusual. Quite common actually. Normally there are no injuries. This one sounded pretty big & one car had it's horn stuck, it was very loud. Some bystanders eventually disconnected the battery to make it stop.
It looked a little more serious so I called 911. I saw my neighbor going out there, usually we just look. That indicated to me that it really could be serious. On my way out the door, I instructed my ktbunch to *pray*. They did.
I went out there but naturally brought some bottled water w/ me. (my cure-all!) My neighbor appeared to be comforting a woman. The woman was very emotionally distraught & I think going into shock. My neighbor thinks she had a broken arm. As soon as I arrived to her I felt like I should pray over her.
Finally I had an opportunity & I asked her if I could pray over her & she said yes, she had just come from church. She was very scared so I mainly prayed for peace over her. I really felt bad for her, she was shaking & crying.
Afterward, when I was talking about it w/ a friend, she seemed to think it was odd to have so many accidents in that same spot. I realized too, that *all* the accidents have been on *our* side of the street. Something spiritual? I don't doubt it.
It looked a little more serious so I called 911. I saw my neighbor going out there, usually we just look. That indicated to me that it really could be serious. On my way out the door, I instructed my ktbunch to *pray*. They did.
I went out there but naturally brought some bottled water w/ me. (my cure-all!) My neighbor appeared to be comforting a woman. The woman was very emotionally distraught & I think going into shock. My neighbor thinks she had a broken arm. As soon as I arrived to her I felt like I should pray over her.
Finally I had an opportunity & I asked her if I could pray over her & she said yes, she had just come from church. She was very scared so I mainly prayed for peace over her. I really felt bad for her, she was shaking & crying.
Afterward, when I was talking about it w/ a friend, she seemed to think it was odd to have so many accidents in that same spot. I realized too, that *all* the accidents have been on *our* side of the street. Something spiritual? I don't doubt it.
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